Welcome to the GWTW Forum.Guests (non-registered users) can view the forum but are unable to post. If you don't have anything to say then why would you bother to register?One of the most popular sections of the GWTW Forum has long been the Swap Meet. A great place to sell old, seldom flown kites or to get great deals on used (gently flown) kites. Only registered users can see the Swap Meet section, let alone wheel and deal. 1000's (literally) of kites have changed hands thanks to the Swap Meet.There are several more benefits to being a registered user, but you'll have to join our little community to find out all the "secrets".Questions or concerns? Contact Steve ... just drop an email to: forum.gwtwkites@gmail.com

Hello everyone. I'm planning to build a new kite since all of mine are now "classics" from the late 90's. I am interested in the Neutron and the Vortex but cannot find out enough information about what the differences are between these two kites. Would anyone care to share which kite they prefer and why? Thanks!

I agree that the vortex is an excellent kite... and a newer design than the Neutron. I've built several Vortex's and find that it remains one of my favorite kites to fly. Another excellent kite is Le Quartz... if you are building for the first time, check out "Tom's Kite Building Page" (links are somewhere here on the forum).

Thanks for the input guys. I've built many kites over the years, although it has been a few years since my last build. I had pretty much thought the Vortex was my likely choice. I tend to like kites that are a little lighter on the lines and I'm not into precision as much as I am into solid trickability. Unless someone has a more preferable option, I may very well be building a Vortex.

The Neutron is a great kite. Feels very solid and was Cristian Derefat's Competition kite for a long time, even after designing newer, more modern kites. Tricks are gracious and very readable, which helps learing all the modern stuff. Backflip isn't too deep comparing to todays standards. Very nice panel layout as well IMHO.

However, the Vortex is much more a "2012" Tricks Competition kite. Very light pull, but plenty feedback on the lines. Turns are a bit wide (which is normal for CD's designs) but every trick is there. Good pitch, quite precise, deeper backflip without locking, taz's, the works. Shapes very similiar to the TNT but certainly not the same.

I can also vouch for Le Quartz. Still one of my favourite kites. Such a versatile kite.

on the other hand, I also think it would be very cool to take the sail coordinates of the Neutron and design your own pattern... taking a good design and making it your own. I may do the same, as I've never built a neutron mostly due to the panel layout (it isn't my favorite).

Our forum is made possible by the good folks whose ads appear above and by the members of our community (PayPal donation button at top)In case you missed it each ad is linked to the sponsors web site. So please, take a moment and visit our sponsors sites as this forum wouldn't be possible with out them.Interested in running an ad for your business or kiting event? Contact Steve at advertise.gwtwkites@gmail.com for a quote.